How to pronounce flickers
Say it like FLIK-erz. Flickers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK).
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- FLIK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flickers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flickers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLIK-uz.
What does flickers mean?
- plural of flicker How to pronounce flicker
- third-person singular simple present indicative of flicker How to pronounce flicker
Words that rhyme with flickers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flickers.
Questions about saying flickers
How do you pronounce flickers?
Say FLIK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈflɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flickers?
Flickers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK). Broken into parts: FLIK · erz.
Is flickers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflɪkəz/ (FLIK-uz).